Chilton County Chamber of Commerce newsletter—November

November 2011

Chamber Upcoming Events Nov. 26

Maplesville Christmas Parade Downtown Maplesville, 5 p.m.

Nov. 29

Ambassador Luncheon Shoney’s, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 2

Clanton Christmas Parade Downtown Clanton, 6 p.m.

Dec. 3

Jemison Christmas Parade Downtown Jemison, 2 p.m.

Dec. 3

Thorsby Christmas Parade Downtown Thorsby, 4 p.m.

Dec. 6

Open House Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dec. 8

Open House Senior Connection, 4:30-6 p.m.

Dec. 13

Ribbon Cutting The Cake Factory, 11 a.m.

Dec. 15

Open House The Gardens of Clanton, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Clanton • Jemison • Thorsby • Maplesville Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com

Phone: (205) 755-2400 Fax: (205) 755-8444

LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I’ve always thought that the following survey was interesting. It indicates that employees and supervisors often have very different ideas about what motivates employees. So many of us think the great motivating factor is money, but this survey suggests otherwise. Read on. ...

What employees said motivates them: 1. Appreciation 2. Feeling “in” on things 3. Understanding attitude 4. Job security 5. Good wages 6. Interesting work 7. Promotion opportunities

8. Loyalty from management 9. Good working conditions 10. Tactful discipline What supervisors thought motivates employees: 1. Good wages 2. Job security 3. Promotion opportunities 4. Good working conditions 5. Tactful discipline 6. Loyalty from management 7. Interesting work 8. Appreciation 9. Understanding attitude 10. Feeling “in” on things

Mike Robertson Executive Director

CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Britt Culpepper President Peoples Southern Bank Russ Hamlin Vice President Edward Jones Investments Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Carl Mims Chairman of the Board Central AL Electric Co-op

Carl “Jr” Baker Clanton Furniture Co.

Maurice Lyn 20/20 Eye Care

Peggy Hall Realty South

Andy Millard Entrepreneur

Carol Harrison U.S. Postal Service

Ron Porter Alabama Power

Janice Hull Hull & Russell, P.C.

Rick Shrader Practical Healthcare Consultants

Joy Littleton Industrial Development Board

Susie Williams Johnson and Associates Realty

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

RIBBON CUTTING: The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting at the Computer Doctor, a new business in Clanton.

OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCHEON OPEN HOUSE: An open house was held at the LeCroy Career Tech Center.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON: Beth Shelburne, above, of Fox 6 WBRC was the guest speaker at the October Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Janice Hull, below, of Hull & Russell P.C. was in the Business Spotlight at the luncheon.

RIBBON CUTTING: The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting at Gentiva Hospice.

RIBBON CUTTING: The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting at the grand opening of Dixie Cafe.

To advertise in the Chamber Update, contact Alan Brown at (205) 755-5747 or alan.brown@clantonadvertiser.com.

CORPORATE SPONSORS PLATINUM $2,000 and up

GOLD $1,500 - $1,999

BRONZE $500 - $999

COPPER $100 - $499

Alabama Power Company

Baptist Health Systems

Alagasco

Chilton Medical Center

Hull & Russell, P.C.

Heaton Pecan Farm

Clanton Furniture

Martin Funeral Home

Guesthouse Inn

SILVER $1,000 - 1,499

McKinnon Toyota-Nissan

Giles Cooling & Heating

CRH North America

Peachtree Bank Regions Bank

Mutual Savings Credit Union

AT&T Central Alabama Electric Co-Op The Clanton Advertiser Dr. Jim Driggars Peoples Southern Bank

Durbin Farms Market Lemak Sports Medicine

Southfirst Bank

Personnel Appearance Catering Wadsworth Oil Heart of Dixie Parts & Equipment

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your chamber can sponsor initiatives like ... the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Youth Citizen of the Year, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.

OFFICER ELECTIONS NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS The Nominating Committee of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits the following slate of directors to hold office until the election and qualification of their respective successors, to be voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.

Justin Averette Jannette Brasher Tommy Glasscock Dr. Lisa Green Chris Millard Mary Mell Smith Kurt Wallace

The Clanton Advertiser Mutual Savings Credit Union LeCroy Career Technical Center Jemison Eye Care Allstate Clanton City Council State Representative

The Nominating Committee of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits the following slate of officers to hold office until the next annual meeting, and until the election and qualification of their respective successors, to be voted on by the membership at the annual meeting

President President Elect Secretary/Treasurer Chairman of the Board

Janice Hull Peggy Hall Mollie Smelley Britt Culpepper

Hull & Russell, P.C. Realty South Retiree Peoples Southern Bank

The Annual Banquet of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, January 10, 2012 at the Alabama Power Conference Center at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 each and available at the Chamber

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER GOES MOBILE WITH iTRIAGE Chilton Medical Center announced they have increased their presence in the growing mobile market by partnering with iTriage, a smartphone application developed by Healthagen.

This state-of-the-art technology gives residents and visitors in Chilton County the resources to make informed medical decisions and be directed to the most

appropriate facility for their condition.

Uses can also use iTriage to: •Search medical symptoms.

•Learn about possible causes and treatments of a specific condition.

•Find detailed Chilton Medical Center information like services, specialties, hours of operation and turn-by-turn directions.

“At Chilton Medical Center,

we understand how important it is for the members of our community to access medical care information quickly and conveniently,” said Anne Taddicken, marketing department head at CMC. “Our partnership with iTriage allows us to connect with patients when they have an immediate need.”

Those with questions should call Taddicken at 280-3536.

This Chamber Member Spotlight is a regular feature in our newsletter. If you would like for your business to be featured here, please provide a picture and text, and we will include it in an upcoming edition.

FIRST WEDDING: The Jemison Wedding Chapel recently hosted its first wedding. Congratulations Cindy!

CHAMBER BITS & PIECES NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS The Computer Doctor James Moore 1657 7th Street South Clanton, AL, 35045 (205) 755-4511 Judge Rhonda Hardesty P.O. Box 1187 Clanton, AL, 35046 (205) 755-1558 Mid-South Fabrications Ray Smith P.O. Box 699 Jemison, AL, 35085 (205) 663-4825

PROCLAMATION: Probate Judge Bobby Martin (seated) signed a proclamation designating Farm-City Week.

Hatley Health Care, Inc. Lance Bolding, Asst. Admin.

300 Medical Center Dr. Clanton, AL, 35045 (205) 755-4960 Fax: (205) 755-2455 Chilton County Republican Party Carol Harrison, Chairwoman Renee Powers, Publicity Chair P.O. Box 6 Clanton, AL, 35046 (334) 366-2107 (Carol) (205) 755-0889 (Renee)

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

RENOVATION: The renovation to the Chamber of Commerce is almost done!

Ann Mims Anne Taddicken Brian Dovey Thanks to the Chamber Calvin Binion Charlotte Kelley Ambassadors who Christy Mendoza make our events a Danny Carter great success!

Darlene Rice Andrea Fannin Glenda Strength Amy Jones Gordon Smelley Ann Baker

Gwyn Loyd Hannah Gore Harold Jarman Helen Blackmon Jannette Brasher Jason Calhoun Julia F. Culpepper Kara Hunt Katie Petty Kevin Corley

Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Rachel McKinnon Sandy Stevens Sherry Cox Tommy Glasscock Vanessa McKinney Vickie P. Moseley

CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE

YOU CORDIALLY YOU AREARE CORDIALLY INIVTED TO ATTEND INVITED TO ATTEND THE CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011 11:30am Ð 1:00pm 500 5TH AVENUE NORTH CLANTON